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epistemology

Does God Limit Evidence of His Existence to Protect Our Free Will?

January 20, 2023 by Randal

No. That is confused. See video. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: apologetics, atheism, epistemology

What if You’re the Only Thing That Exists?

June 29, 2022 by Randal

Have you ever wondered that you might be the only thing that exists? Have you ever met someone else who thought that? If you did, how would you reason with them? How would you convince them that other things exist? In this video, we take on the topic of solipsism. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, solipsism

Should Christians Believe Muhammad Rode on a Flying Horse?

April 5, 2022 by Randal

I often hear a version of this quip from atheists: “If you accept the Bible’s miracles, why don’t you accept that Muhammad rode a flying horse?” The assumption lying behind the question is this: if you accept one miracle claim, why don’t you accept them all? Sorry to burst your balloon, but that’s like asking “If […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, miracle, testimony

An Interview on Epistemic Foundationalism

February 10, 2022 by Randal

My latest interview, an epistemological dialogue on the Christian evidentialism YouTube channel: ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, externalism, foundationalism, interview, moderate foundationalism

Why It is OK for a Christian Apologist to have Doubts: A Response to James White

January 23, 2022 by Randal

James White recently criticized apologist Mike Licona for saying he was 80% certain that Christianity was true. White went on to suggest that you shouldn’t be an apologist unless you are certain. In this video, I offer a reply. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: apologetics, certainty, doubt, epistemology, James White

My Debate With Aron Ra

January 7, 2022 by Randal

My debate with Aron Ra is now available for your viewing pleasure. It was a cracking exchange that ranged widely over concepts like worldview, epistemology, the ethics of discourse, and yes, biblical violence. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Aron Ra, biblical violence, debate, epistemology

The Fonz in a White Jacket? I Think I Might Be Dreaming

November 5, 2021 by Randal

In this video, I address the perennial epistemological question, “Am I awake or am I dreaming?” with help from Fonzie and “Happy Days.” ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, skepticism

God the Liar

October 20, 2021 by Randal

I recently posted the following question on Twitter: If a Muslim imam prays for a man stricken with cancer, and the tumor immediately disappears, can a Christian interpret that as a miracle wrought by the Christian God? — Tentative Apologist (@RandalRauser) October 18, 2021 One commenter noted that, in his view, if the Christian God […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, God, lying

Do Lacktheists have a Burden of Proof?

October 19, 2021 by Randal

One of my many pet peeves: self-described atheists who are at pains to insist they have no burden of proof. That also applies to those who claim they ‘lack belief’: ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: agnosticism, burden of proof, epistemology, lacktheism

A Brief Defense of Blind Faith

October 5, 2021 by Randal

Let’s Talk About Blind Faith. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: blind faith, epistemology, faith, rationality

Counter Apologist Round 2: The Epistemology Discussion

July 7, 2021 by Randal

Last week, I hosted Counter Apologist on my YouTube channel. This week, he returned the favor and we had a wide-ranging discussion about rationality, dialogue, and other matters. ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: Counter Apologist, epistemology, rationality

Biblical Violence and Epistemology: A Conversation with Counter Apologist

June 28, 2021 by Randal

In this video, I have a conversation with atheist blogger Counter Apologist over biblical violence and epistemology in conversation with my book “Jesus Loves Canaanites.” ?

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: biblical violence, Counter Apologist, epistemology, hermeneutics

Are there sufficient reasons to believe in God? My Opening Statement

November 2, 2020 by Randal

In May, 2020, I participated in a debate on this question: Are there sufficient reasons to believe in God? My debate partner Sam and I divvied up the labor as follows: I argued that there are sufficient ‘reasons’ (i.e. properly basic grounds) to believe in God. Meanwhile, Sam argued that there are sufficient non-basic reasons […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: epistemology, foundationalism, properly basic, rationality, theism

Who is Irrational? Some Quick Observations on the Rauser-Smalley Debate

August 18, 2020 by Randal

I’m not going to comment on the entire debate. Instead, I will limit my comments to the historical resurrection of Jesus and related issues. In my debate on the rationality of Christian belief, David C. Smalley asked for historical evidence that Jesus rose from the dead. I provided evidence. I noted that there is no […]

Filed Under: The Tentative Apologist Tagged With: apologetics, David C. Smalley, debate, epistemology, rationality

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